Jailbird is a novel by American author Kurt Vonnegut, published in 1979 by Delacorte Press.

[2] The novel is narrated by Walter F. Starbuck, a minor player in the Watergate Scandal, who has just been released from a minimum-security prison in Georgia.

The narrative delves into his past, his involvement in the scandal, and his reflections on the American labor movement, corporate America, and the socio-political events of the time.

[3] Throughout Jailbird, Vonnegut uses the character of Starbuck to explore themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of American history.

Jailbird features a cameo by Kilgore Trout, a recurring character in Vonnegut's works.